Construction Trades

Beginning Woodworking

Course Number(s): T402111

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits)

Prerequisites: None

Grade: 9-12

This course acquaints students with the essential skills used in woodworking and construction. Class work will include the development of part drawings, blueprint reading, plan of procedures, precise measurement and estimating materials. Student’s projects teach the safe and proper use of a variety of woodworking tools. Students are required to complete projects that are designed to develop primary woodworking skills. Safety glasses are required.

Note: There is a $10 lab fee for this course.

Advanced Woodworking

Course Number(s): T402131

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits)

Prerequisites: Beginner Woodworking

Grade: 10-12

This course allows students to continue their exploration on woodworking. Class activities may include: understand blueprint reading, use abbreviations and symbols, use and apply accurate measurements in the construction of projects, determine cost estimation and material requirements when ordering lumber, incorporate step-by-step procedure planning, demonstrate satisfactory level of competence when operating woodworking hand tools and power equipment, and understand finishing process.

Construction Carpentry

Course Number(s): T404501

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits)

Prerequisites: Beginning Woodworking

Grade: 10-12

Construction Carpentry will provide students the opportunity to explore the construction trades in a classroom and lab environment. Students will develop a variety of technical skills associated with residential construction, build simple structures and make minor repairs on residential buildings. Areas of construction include but not limited to the following: safety procedures, building layout, rough construction, electrical systems, drywall, applied mathematics, communications, and career opportunities. Safety glasses are required.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (PLTW) (Honors)

Course Number(s):  T531711

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits)

Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering

Grade: 10-12

How are things made? What processes go into creating products? Is the process for making a water bottle the same as it is for a musical instrument? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed the face of manufacturing? While students discover the answers to these questions, they’re learning about the history of manufacturing, robotics and automation, manufacturing processes, computer modeling, manufacturing equipment, and flexible manufacturing systems.

Note: Students can earn college credit by passing PLTW summative test at the end of the semester.  This course is offered every other year starting in 2025.

Introduction to Industrial Robotics 

Course Number(s): S402601

Length: 1 Semesters (2 Credits)

Prerequisites: Aero & Engineering Phy Sci or PLTW Prin of Eng Physical Sci

Length: 1 Semesters (2 Credits)

Grade: 10-12

Introduction to Industrial Robotics Lab is a lab based science elective that introduces industrial robotic programming and applications.  The course uses the Festo Mechatronics Training Systems to address the state of Minnesota’s physical science standards.  Topics for the course include: electrical circuits, digital logic, sensors, pneumatic and electrical actuators, programmable logic controllers, and computer modeling and simulations with industrial applications.  This course is designed to prepare students to continue training in electromechanical systems at St Paul College or other institutions.

Note: This is one of three choices for 10th grade students who would like to  be a part of the Innovative Technology Pathway.

PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture (Honors)

Course Number(s): T431611

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits)

Prerequisites: None

Grade: 11-12

The major focus of the Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) course is a long-term project that involves the development of a local property site.  As students learn about civil engineering and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of this property.  Developing the property as a simulation and model allows students to learn what civil engineers and architects experience while developing properties. The CEA course is structured to enable students to have a variety of experiences that will provide an overview of both fields.  Students work individually and in teams exploring hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students will use state of the art software packages to help them design solutions to solve class assignments and projects. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to various audiences.

Note: Students can earn college credit by passing a PLTW summative test at the end of the semester.

District Wide Career Pathways Courses:

SPPS: Intro to the Trades-Build T40144*

Location: 3M Advanced Training Center

Time: 1:00-2:30 Spring Semester Monday - Friday

Transportation: Yellow School Bussing to DCPP and back to home high school except for Johnson and Creative Arts.

4 High School Credits (9-12 grades)

SPPS will offer this amazing hands-on course in partnership with industry to students interested in learning about good jobs with good benefits in the construction industry. The course will include field trips to Trades Union Facilities and job sites, construction projects, and guests from the building trades, manufacturing, and engineering. 

Finishing Trades Institute (FTIUM) Course

If you are interested in his program, please talk to your School Counselor or Work-Based Learning teacher for more information

Location: Finishing Trades Institute 3205 Country Drive, Little Canada, MN 55117

Time: 8am-10:30am OR 12pm-2:30pm, Available Fall and Spring Semesters, Monday-Friday

Transportation: Metro Transit

3 High School CTE Credits (11-12 grades)

Intensive hands-on course with approximately 80% of the learning done on the training floor. This course prepares students to be work ready and mimics a job in the FTIUM trades. The applicant shall be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the CTE program without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or any other individuals, with reasonable accommodations. Students will be in a dirty, dusty environment and will get drywall mud and paint on themselves and their clothes. Student participation and collaborative work are vital aspects of this program. For more information about FTIUM visit FTIUM.edu 

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PATHWAY COURSES

DCTC:  Introduction to Construction Management

C54104* PSEO DCTC: Construction Mgmt

Location: 3M Advanced Training Center
Time: 1:00-2:30 Spring Semester, Mondays/Wednesdays

Transportation: Yellow School Bussing to DCPP and back to home high school except for Johnson and Creative Arts.

2 College Credits (11-12 grades)

Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA.

Provides an overview of the construction industry which introduces the student to the duties and responsibilities of the professional construction manager. Lectures, field trips, and speakers will expose students to the fundamentals of construction techniques and methods employed by professionals in the industry with an emphasis on career opportunities.

DCTC: Construction Graphics

C54129* PSEO DCTC Construction Graphic

Location: 3M Advanced Training Center
Time: 1:00-2:30 Spring Semester, Tuesday/Thursday

Transportation: Yellow School Bussing to DCPP and back to home high school except for Johnson and Creative Arts.

3 College Credits (11-12 grades)

Must have a minimum of 2.8 GPA.

This course walks students through an example set of construction documents including Architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings. Emphasis is placed on understanding standard conventions and symbols and navigating a drawing set to find specific information.